Step 1: Install Zotero
Zotero will run on any operating system. It requires Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or greater. Installation only takes a few seconds.
Global Nav Open Menu Global Nav Close Menu; Apple; Shopping Bag +. Search Support. When I download Zotero, currently at version 4, my personal preference is Zotero Standalone for Mac, with the Chrome browser extension. How to download Zotero. 2) Start the Zotero App. If you choose Zotero for Firefox, click on the icon in the bottom-right corner of your browser.
To install, go to http://www.zotero.org/ and click the red 'Download' button. Click 'Install Now' and follow the instructions.
If you see the message “Firefox prevented this site from asking you to install software on your computer,' click 'Allow'.
Restart Firefox and you're all set! You'll see a small Zotero button at the bottom of your Firefox window.
If you have any problems, check the Zotero installation page.
Step2: Install the Word or OpenOffice Plugin
Using Windows?
Install the Microsoft Word citation plugin (or the OpenOffice plugin if you're using OpenOffice). These allow you to easily cite items from your Zotero library in your papers.
Using a Mac?
Please note these instructions from zotero.org:
The latest version of the Mac Word plugin for Zotero 2.0 is 3.0b3. The plugin is compatible with Word 2004 and 2008 and OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or newer:
Install PythonExt:
- Firefox 3.5 and 3.6 users should install PythonExt from zotero.org (Firefox extension, 11MB). This custom build of PythonExt fixes several issues with the official releases, including the alpha release for Firefox 3.6. For instructions on how to update PythonExt, see the troubleshooting page. Firefox 3.0 users should install PythonExt from the official site. Note that this build of PythonExt will work only with Intel Macs. Users with PowerPC Macs must upgrade to a newer version of Firefox.
- Install the Word for Mac Plugin (Firefox extension, 126KB).
Word 2008 users: The Word 2008 plugin uses the Word script menu rather than a toolbar.
Word 2016 users: The Word 2016 plugin using the Word Add-Ins menu.
Installing Zotero
To get started, we need to download the Zotero 5.0 Standalone Software. This will be downloaded to your computer's hard drive, where it can be accessed offline. The installation examples in this guide are for Windows operating system, Mac Operating system, Firefox browser and Chrome browser, but the process is similar across all platforms.
Installing Zotero 5.0 Standalone for Windows
1. Go to http://www.zotero.org/ and click the big red button that says 'Download Now'.
2. Click 'Download'. Make sure you choose the Zotero that is specific to your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
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3. In Firefox, when you click 'Download', the following setup window will appear. Click 'Save File'.
4. A window will pop-up asking you to name the file.Do not change the file name. Just click 'Save' and the file will download to your default downloads folder.
5. Go to the downloads folder in Firefox (the arrow pointing down beside the home icon in the top taskbar). Click the .exe file to open it and select 'Run'.
7. Next, the wizard will appear! Complete the four steps in the Setup Wizard. Choose 'standard' installation, then click 'install'. On the last screen of the Wizard, click 'Finish'.
8. Zotero will open, and you can proceed to Step 2 - Installing Zotero Connector.
Installing Zotero 5.0 Standalone for Mac
Zotero Standalone
1. Go to http://www.zotero.org/ and click the big red button that says 'Download Now'.
2. Ensure you have selected 'macOS', then download the .dmg file.
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3. 'Open the .dmg you downloaded and drag Zotero to the Applications folder. You can then run Zotero from Spotlight, Launchpad, or the Applications folder and add it to your Dock like any other program' (from Zotero.org - Documentation - Installation).
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4. Zotero should now be installed on your device! You can now proceed to Step 2 - Installing Zotero Connector.